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Professional and Academic Experience
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Software Developer, Portland State University, Jan 2014 - Present
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Web app/API developer across several tech stacks, mainly writing
python, csharp, java, and javascript. Have pitched several and
sponsored 1 CS capstone for related work. Team lead for identity and
access management.

Senior Engineer, Moby Corp, Apr 2022 - Oct 2022
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Worked on a P2P messaging/email client. Lead code reviews, wrote
tests, lead team meetings. The company was acquired, but rebranded to
something similar soon after my departure.

Senior Architect, NexgenID, Oct 2013 - Jun 2020
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Developed several software prototypes in a variety of tech stacks and
wrote papers on digital identity focused on encryption for security
and privacy of the user. Also sponsored 3 PSU capstones related to the
work.  Rebranded to Sovereign Image circa my effective departure.

Systems Developer, Portland Community College, Sep 2010 - Jan 2014
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DevOps for facilities control systems across the county area, web
developer, and documentation writier. I spent most of my term in an
interim role with the bond office working as a systems developer,
awaiting reclassification.

OMSE Practicum, Mar 2013 - Aug 2013
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For my OMSE Practicum I worked with seven teams of CS capstone
students and one independent study capstone, each on their own
projects. I gave presentations and offered technical support and
consultation as well as project management advice. Academic work.

Web Developer, Portland State University, Sep 2009 - Jun 2012
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Web development mostly using php and python, and also C (for cgis) and
ruby.

Consultant/Technical Advisor, Aug 2002 - Dec 2010
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Rocket Club Member, PSAS, Sep 2009 - Dec 2010
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Joined weekly meetings for the launches. Troubleshooting/code review
for the rocket club flight control system for the PSAS team. Academic
work.

Game Developer/Consultant, Nysonsoft Inc., Apr 2007 - Jun 2007
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I was approached by them to work on some 3D graphics for a video game
concept called \"Brawler\". I used XNA and csharp.


Unpaid, Volunteer, Former Certification History
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Highlights for some of my volunteer, failed startups, unpaid work,
training, or former certifications used professionally.

-   Co-Founder, Peers Community, Nov 2014 - Present
-   Capstone Project Sponsor, Portland State University, circa 2007 -
    2021
-   Civilian Volunteer Anti-Human Trafficking, Multnomah County
    Sheriff's Office, May 2014 - Jun 2018
-   Volunteer, Sunshine Division, Jan 2015 - Apr 2015
-   AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS), Nov 2011 - Nov 2014
-   Video/Technical Utility, Oregon Food Bank's Waterfront Blues Fest,
    Summers 2011 - 2013
-   Law Enforcement Deputy Candidate, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office,
    circa Oct 2008 - Sep 2009
-   US Army Reserve Officer Candidate, Oct 2008 - Jun 2009
    (non-veteran/non-ELS)
-   Game Developer/Consultant, Nysonsoft Inc, circa April 2007 - Jun
    2007
-   Game Developer, Long Live the King, Oct 2002 - Aug 2003
